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Building a safer and more sustainable future with apprenticeships and technical education
4 April 2022
A major report into how world class skills training will support the construction industry to boost safety, sustainability, and the mental health of its workforce has been unveiled today.
The findings of the Construction Route Review have been published by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
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Solicitor apprentices outperforming academic counterparts in exams
8 June 2023
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has today published a report for legal, finance and accounting, following a major review into current and future skills needs in these sectors.
Apprentice pass rates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) are on average 26% higher than the overall pass rate, with solicitor apprentices outperforming those taking the more traditional academic route into law.
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Calling all employers: boost appetites for catering and hospitality skills training
5 October 2022
People working at pubs, cafés, hotels, and fast-food chains, including technical experts, senior managers, and leaders of staff development, are being urged to grasp an exciting opportunity to transform future skills training for the better.
In celebration of Hospitality Week and as part of its commitment to improving the country’s skills system, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is embarking on a major review of the catering and hospitality skills being taught to...
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Jennifer Coupland announced as new CEO for the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
15 July 2019
Today (15 July) the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) has announced that Jennifer Coupland will be joining as Chief Executive Officer from November this year.
Jennifer is currently the Director of Professional and Technical Education in the Education and Skills Funding Agency, part of the Department for Education, and was previously Acting Chief Executive of the Standards Testing Agency.
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MBE for award winning small businesswoman and apprenticeships pioneer
30 December 2023
Award winning employer with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical and Education (IfATE) awarded MBE for supporting apprenticeships and technical education.
An influential small businesswoman who has had a really big influence on apprenticeships has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honour’s list.
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The approvals process
The Board has established the Approvals Committee (AC) as an IfATE Board. Its primary purpose is to exercise the Executive’s responsibilities for approving technical education products (Apprenticeships and Technical Qualifications) in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
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Institute chair to step down in summer 2021
15 December 2020
After over five years at the Institute, Antony Jenkins will step down as chair in summer 2021.Antony first joined the Institute as shadow chair in June 2016, helping lead the its establishment and employer led approach.
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Transport and logistics route review
Key highlights include:
The transport and logistics route review is underpinned by stakeholder consultation, with employers right at the heart.It provides a strategic look at the route, ensuring occupational standards and their content match the current and emerging needs of employers.
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Help shape the future of skills in Sales, Marketing and Procurement
14 November 2022
An extensive review has been launched into how skills training supports the sales, marketing and procurement professions and we want to hear from you.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical education (IfATE) makes sure apprenticeships, T Levels, and Higher Technical Qualifications are high quality and fill the economy’s skills gaps through supporting employers, who understand their training needs best, to design and approve them.
